Reservoir · Georgia · United States · USACE CWMS
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier
93.1% full
Capacity
2,364.58 hm³
Volume stored
2202 hm³
Coordinates
34.160°N, 84.073°W
Last updated
2026-07-31
Current fill
93.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-31.
Catchment Weather
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About Buford Dam and Lake Lanier
As of July 31, 2026, Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is filled to 93.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,202 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,365 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Buford Dam and Lake Lanier — 47 data points between June 15, 2026 and July 31, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 92.1% (July 22, 2026) to a high of 93.7% (June 19, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Georgia basin at 34.160°N, 84.073°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 93.1%
- Water stored
- 2,202 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,365 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Georgia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 34.160°N, 84.073°W
- Last updated
- July 31, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 93.1% | 2,202 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 93.1% | 2,202 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 93.2% | 2,203 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 93.1% | 2,202 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 93.2% | 2,203 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 93.3% | 2,205 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 93.3% | 2,207 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 93.3% | 2,205 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 92.1% | 2,178 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 92.1% | 2,178 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 92.2% | 2,181 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 92.4% | 2,185 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buford Dam and Lake Lanier?
As of July 31, 2026, Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is at 93.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,202 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Buford Dam and Lake Lanier reservoir full?
No. As of July 31, 2026, Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is high at 93.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Buford Dam and Lake Lanier rising or falling?
The level at Buford Dam and Lake Lanier has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Buford Dam and Lake Lanier hold?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier has a total capacity of 2,365 hm³.
Where is Buford Dam and Lake Lanier reservoir located?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is located in Georgia, United States, within the Georgia basin (coordinates 34.160°N, 84.073°W).
What is Buford Dam and Lake Lanier used for?
Buford Dam and Lake Lanier is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.